Before the dark trials begin, meet a few of the souls who will shape this story:
Kieran Vale – The protagonist. A quiet yet determined boy gifted—or cursed—with a symbiotic mark whose meaning even he doesn't fully understand.
Ron Darrin – Kieran's friend and roommate at the Academy. A fiery personality full of humor and loyalty, yet burdened by his own fears.
Nyra Solen – Sharp-witted and enigmatic, with a calm strength and eyes that hide forbidden knowledge.
Lira Xenn – The mysterious girl in the fog. Brave, intelligent, and burdened by something ancient that ties her to Kieran in ways neither can resist.
Grandfather Vale – The mentor who raised Kieran. His stories of the old world may be more than myths.
Thorne Arien – The cold perfectionist, a rival whose ambition burns as fiercely as his hidden pain.
The Collector – A name whispered in darkness. A being that takes... but what does he collect? Souls? Memories? Power?
Headmaster Elric Vane – The authoritative and distant overseer of Aether Academy. His smile hides intent, and his eyes see too much.
And these are only the beginning.
There are many more — warriors, scholars, villains, and ghosts — each one destined to shape what is to come.
You'll meet them all… when you step deeper into The Collector's Game.